Eddy
Boy name · #1603 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Eddy? In official American birth records, Eddy has been tracked continuously since 1884, giving it 141 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 106 baby boys were named Eddy, placing it at #1603 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1438, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 16,981 boys born in 2025 was named Eddy.
Babies named Eddy per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 141-year story
Eddy first appears in the Social Security records in 1884, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1956, when 246 boys were named Eddy — good for #484 that year. Today's parents encounter it as a name from their grandparents’ generation, which is precisely the vintage window from which names get revived. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Eddy against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Eddy in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Eddy is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Eddy will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Eddy is most common
State-level data for Eddy is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Eddy
Statistically, parents drawn to Eddy tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Freddy, Elvis, Rudy, Teddy, and Lenny.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Eddy | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 106 | #1602 |
| 2024 | 115 | #1530 |
| 2023 | 111 | #1567 |
| 2022 | 112 | #1574 |
| 2021 | 111 | #1565 |
| 2020 | 100 | #1609 |
| 2019 | 104 | #1592 |
| 2018 | 116 | #1489 |
| 2017 | 114 | #1478 |
| 2016 | 139 | #1304 |
| 2015 | 118 | #1438 |
| 2014 | 139 | #1276 |
| 2013 | 150 | #1192 |
| 2012 | 178 | #1065 |
| 2011 | 178 | #1056 |
| 2010 | 165 | #1127 |
| 2009 | 195 | #1008 |
| 2008 | 169 | #1095 |
| 2007 | 166 | #1098 |
| 2006 | 230 | #868 |
| 2005 | 164 | #1026 |
| 2004 | 186 | #915 |
| 2003 | 146 | #1060 |
| 2002 | 167 | #959 |
| 2001 | 129 | #1100 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Eddy?
In official American birth records, the name Eddy first appeared in 1884 (over 141 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Eddy a popular boy name?
Eddy ranked #1603 among boys in 2025 with 106 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1438.
When was the name Eddy most popular?
Eddy peaked in 1956, when 246 American boys received the name (ranked #484 that year). Since 1956 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Eddy?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 16,981 newborn American boys was named Eddy. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.